Women at Work How to Manage: Rising from Middle to Senior Management
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Jun 24, 2024 Learn from seasoned COOs about navigating hurdles in moving from mid-level to senior management, overcoming self-doubt, and proposing new roles. Explore challenges women face, importance of networking, and strategies for career advancement. Hear personal stories on transitioning and the significance of reputation building for growth.
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Middle Management Challenges
- Middle management is challenging because you're caught between upper management and direct reports, each with different expectations.
- Women, often conditioned to prioritize harmony, experience frustration in this role due to the inherent conflicts.
Challenges for Women in Senior Management
- Moving to senior management is difficult due to limited roles, pre -existing succession plans, and increased bias in decision -making.
- Gender discrimination and other biases can hinder women, particularly women of color, from getting the benefit of the doubt.
Strategic Visibility
- Be strategic about your visibility to influential people, both inside and outside your company.
- Build relationships with sponsors and champions who can advocate for you in rooms you're not in.